I have used my sony cyber-shot P73 for about 3 years. I used the flash once in a dark place and it was fine. The next picture wouldnt flash. Ive tried using the flash on many different settings and it wont come on. The camera hesitates like a flash should be going off but doesnt. I even tried reseting the camera itself, charging new batteries, many different things. Can anyone help me? I really didnt want to take it to someone this close to the holidays. Thanks, MichelleI have used my sony cyber-shot P73 for about 3 years. I used the flash once in a dark place and it was fine. The next picture wouldnt flash. Ive tried using the flash on many different settings and it wont come on. The camera hesitates like a flash should be going off but doesnt. I even tried reseting the camera itself, charging new batteries, many different things. Can anyone help me? I really didnt want to take it to someone this close to the holidays. Thanks, Michelle

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I reviewed the menu settings and made a change to the flash option setting. Some how the function was turned to the off position!
Reading your posted comments gave me the idea to check that out!
Thanks, TW

Ok,Flash unit is defective and needs to be replaced as per following part number... (if you have camera repair experience then can do it your self because electric shock risk in involve in flash unit handling)

Remove flash from camera.
New or fresh bateries installed.
Get wire with insulation and remove both end bare to 1/4"
Turn on flash and wait until light turn green or ready.
Touch one lead to center of flash pin, touch other end to the outside(rail on the side) pin.

I had the same problem with my flash not working on any setting, but I found a way to fix it: hit the menu button, make sure the "rec mode" choice is set to normal instead of burst. I think the burst mode takes multiple shots in a row, so the flash isn't compatible with that setting?